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EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 6, 2007

Hazard

The product poses a serious risk of cancer because asbestos fibre, which could be carcinogenic if inhaled, could be released if the glass container were to break and the asbestos card pads were handled.This product does not comply with the Chemicals Restrictions Directive 76/769/EEC.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The material containing asbestos is made up of small, grey/off-white cylindrical bodies made of compressed chrysotile asbestos fibrous material visible in the cavity within the double glass casing of the thermos and functioning as spacers.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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